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Course Title:
Intermediate Algebra I

Title Abbreviation:
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I

Department:
MATH

Course #:
98

Credits:
5

Variable:
No

IUs:
5

CIP:
n/a

EPC:
n/a

REV:
2014

Course Description

This is the first course in intermediate algebra, building on topics introduced in math 097. Topics include: integer and rational exponents, polynomials and operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by: factoring, the square root method, completing the square and the quadratic formula; graphing quadratic and exponential functions, modeling with polynomial and exponential functions. A non-CAS graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MATH 097 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent:Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic
N/A

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Perform basic operations with polynomials, including

Addition and subtraction of polynomials.

Multiplication of polynomials.

Division of polynomials (long and synthetic division)

Factor polynomials.

Solve polynomial equations by factoring.

Work with quadratic functions by

graphing with the vertex form

graphing with the standard form

determining the vertex and intercepts

Solve a system of linear equations in three variables.

Simplify radical expressions.

Solve quadratic equations using the

Square root method

Completing the square method

Quadratic formula

Work with exponential functions by

Graphing exponential functions

Finding the equation of exponential models.

Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical modeling by

Determining a quadratic model.

Determining an exponential model.

Solve applications relevant to course content.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition:
The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the
ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these
processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition:
Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.